US Bridges

SD036 over Grace Coolidge Ck

Fair

Custer County, South Dakota · 0.7 E JCT US 16A · Structure no. 000000017365064

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
955
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD036 over Grace Coolidge Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SD036 over Grace Coolidge Ck in Custer County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 955 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,558 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSD036
CrossesGrace Coolidge Ck
Location0.7 E JCT US 16A
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates43.77502, -103.32959
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2024)
Projected traffic1,558 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD036 over Grace Coolidge Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD036 over Grace Coolidge Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does SD036 over Grace Coolidge Ck carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SD036 over Grace Coolidge Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SD036 over Grace Coolidge Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.